Programs Committee
2019 Related News
Workshop for Sustainability Leaders
The ASCE’s International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) brings together scholars, engineering professionals, and policymakers around the world. This year, Los Angeles hosted the 2019 ICSI at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. » Read More
Envision and OC Streetcar Luncheon
On September 19th, the Sustainability Committee of ASCE Orange County Branch organized a luncheon at The Center Club in Costa Mesa focused on Envision with presenters from Brown and Caldwell, OCTA and HDR. » Read More
President's Message
It’s been an incredible start to the new fiscal year as President and I couldn’t be more excited – we’ve got an amazing group of leaders within ASCE Orange County. » Read More
A Panel on SB 1
ASCE Orange County Transportation & Development Institute and Government Relations Committee co-hosted a panel of leading local transportation agencies to promote the positive impacts of new revenue generated through the SB 1 gas tax increase. All agreed that current, and future, surface transportation projects would not be possible without SB 1 funding. » Read More
Port of Long Beach Harbor Cruise
On a wonderfully sunny day in July, OC YMF and the Metropolitan LA Branch jointly hosted a Port of Long Beach harbor cruise. Approximately 70 ASCE members and their families, along with the general public, coasted through the Long Beach Harbor into the Port’s channels. The tour got up close and personal with the crane rail operators at Pier E in Middle Harbor which is part of the Port’s Capital Improvement Program. » Read More
Effects of Earthquakes to California’s Water Distribution System
On July 18, 2019, the Orange County Branch and Geo-Institute co-hosted a luncheon featuring Professor Scott J. Brandenberg of UCLA. Professor Brandenberg discussed an extensive research study on the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta, which included field testing, centrifuge modeling, laboratory testing, development of fragility functions, and development of a system reliability analysis procedure. With Magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes occurring in Ridgecrest, California two weeks prior to the luncheon, this topic was particularly relevant to the 90+ local members who attended. » Read More
FY 2020 Leadership
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." – Joel A. Barker
It is with great pleasure that we present the Fiscal Year 2020 ASCE OC Branch & YMF Executive Board Members! The new term is set to begin on October 1st, 2019. Excited to continue to volunteer with such amazing leaders! » Read More
SR-710 North Mobility Improvements Projects
The Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) held its second 2019 Lunch Program on June 25th at the University Club at UCI with Abdollah Ansari from LA Metro. It was a well-attended event with 60+ participants. » Read More
2019 California Infrastructure Report Card Luncheon
For our June 2019 Luncheon, ASCE OC Branch and Government Relations Committee invited Mr. Harvey Gobas, P.E., to discuss the recently released 2019 California Infrastructure Report Card. Overall, our state’s aging infrastructure earns us a grade of "C-". This is not something most of us would be proud of. » Read More
Practical Approaches to Maintaining Injection Well Efficiency
On June 6, EWRI was pleased to host a presentation on Practical Approaches to Maintaining Injection Well Efficiency, given by John Bonsangue and Justin McKeever with the Orange County Water District. » Read More
San Diego Safari Park Gorilla Bridge Retrofit
On Saturday June 1, ASCE OC Coordinated with San Diego Safari Park to retrofit the existing Gorilla Bridge. » Read More
T&DI Presents TCA Board Chair Reception
In May, ASCE OC T&DI hosted a reception honoring the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) Board Chairs – Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) Chairwoman Christina Shea and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) Chair Fred Minagar – at Brio Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum. » Read More
St. Francis Dam Tour
On April 27, 2019, Kimo Look of the ASCE Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch hosted an historical walking tour of the dam disaster site. His passion for the stories and lessons was infectious; he wanted to help attendees understand the context of the disaster in the decades leading up to the collapse and the effects the dam has on our lives and careers to this day. » Read More
Fiscal Year 2020 Leadership
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." – Joel A. Barker
It is with great pleasure that we present the Fiscal Year 2020 ASCE OC Branch & YMF Executive Board Members! The new term is set to begin on October 1st, 2019. Excited to continue to volunteer with such amazing leaders! » Read More
May Luncheon: Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project
On May 16, the ASCE OC Branch and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) successfully hosted the May Luncheon on the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project in San Diego, CA. » Read More
May 2019 Luncheon: National Toll Interoperability
The Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) held its first 2019 Lunch Program on May 7 at the University Club at UCI with speakers from the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). Rick Carrier, TCA’s Director of Tolling and Customer Information Systems, introduced us to the “New Era of Tolling”, in which 6C tolling technology will allow to us to replace those bulky transponders with “stickers.” » Read More
April Luncheon: LA Metro SBE/DBE Programs and Opportunities
On April 18, Jerry Jacobsen, Principal of Diversity and Economic Opportunity, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), presented an overview of the LA Metro Small and Disadvantaged Business Programs and Opportunities. » Read More
Building Science Tech Talk and Lab Tour
I must admit, I feel a twinge of trepidation when asked what I do for a living. I work in the growing field of Building Science, a discipline that really is as broad as it sounds. When asked, I usually explain that Building Science is the practical application of physics and scientific testing to improve the structures we build and the environments inside them. » Read More
Civil Engineering Professionals Reimagine Tomorrow’s Infrastructure
On Friday, March 29, the California Region (Region 9) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) held their Annual Infrastructure Symposium at the San Diego Convention Center with the theme “Reimagining Tomorrow’s Infrastructure”. There were approximately 200 delegates total with a fairly even distribution among the parallel Transportation and Water Tracks. » Read More
Future World Vision
"ASCE has launched a bold, comprehensive project to anticipate, reimagine, and prepare for future changes – FUTURE WORLD VISION."
Check out the latest ASCE Future World Vision website, article and report! Below are some highlights, and what is even more exciting is that there is much more to come! For example, the next phase of the Future World Vision will be released at the ASCE Annual Convention, which will take place on October 10-13, 2019 in Miami, Florida! Save the date! » Read More
Technical Tour: Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement
Talk of aliens and bats accompanied the 6th Street Viaduct technical tour on February 1st, 2019. Southern California residents have driven through this construction site for years and they watched the demolition of the iconic bridge just over the 101 freeway east of Downtown Los Angeles. » Read More
December Luncheon: Park to Playa Bridge at Kenneth Hahn Park
On December 20th, 2018, Ken Taylor, PE (McLean & Schultz), presented the process for delivering the new Park to Playa Trail Bridge located at Kenneth Hahn Recreation Center. » Read More
Personal Finance Workshop Was a Hit
Those in our Younger Members Forum have come of age in the wake of the financial crisis. In contrast to the angsty basement-dwelling stereotype of millennials, the attendees of the Personal Finance Workshop, put on by the OC YMF on December 11th, 2018, were eager to learn how to navigate the often volatile waters of the post-recession economy. » Read More
Member Appreciation Harbor Cruise
A perfect night on Newport Harbor! ASCE Orange County welcomed over 50 Board Members, Committee Chairs, Institute Chairs and General Members to attend a Holiday Lights Cruise on December 4th in appreciation and celebration of a successful year. » Read More
The Future is Female: Championing Women Engineers
On November 14th, ASCE OC hosted “The Future is Female – Championing Women Engineers”, a roundtable panel with four of Southern California’s prominent female engineering industry leaders. It was held at UCI’s Applied Innovation Center and Sponsored by Gannett Fleming. » Read More
Surpassing goals at the local, state, and national level!
"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps." - Confucius
We surpassed quite a few goals at the local, state, and national level these last couple of months, so we thought we would highlight them in this month's ASCE OC Newsletter! Please help us congratulate those mentioned in the article. » Read More
"You have 365 new blank pages. What will you write on the first blank page?" - Lailah Gifty Akita
I like the concept of daily resets, especially since it can easily be incorporated into all aspects of life. Here are three that we invite you to consider. » Read More